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3. Speedometer•Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge •The gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. Temperature Gauge
•The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge can indicate a higher temperature when
driving in hot weather or up mountain grades. It
should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the
normal operating range.
WARNING!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reaches “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
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air conditioner turned off until the gauge drops back
into the normal range and is no longer red. If the gauge
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately
and call an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for
service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look
under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And Mainte-
nance”.
NOTE: The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
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For more information on the Cap-Less Fuel System refer to
“Refueling The Vehicle” in “Starting And Operating” in
this manual.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
•On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Emergency Fuel Fill Funnel
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................489
▫ Maintenance Plan ..................... .490
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ............492
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................493
▫ 3.6L Engine ..........................493
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................494
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................494
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................495
DEALER SERVICE .......................496
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .496
▫ Engine Oil Filter .......................498
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................498
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............499
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............500▫
Body Lubrication ..................... .503
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................504
▫ Exhaust System ........................508
▫ Cooling System ........................510
▫ Brake System ........................ .514
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................516
RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................517
TIRES ............................... .517
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................517
▫ Tires — General Information ..............527
▫ Tire Types ............................533
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................534
▫ Wheel And
Wheel Trim Care ..............537
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .............538
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•Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is heard
or felt while drive belt is in operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component such
as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys should be carefully inspected
for damage and proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the use of
special tools, we recommend having your vehicle serviced
at an authorized dealer.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should
be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the
start of each warm season. This service should include
cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test.
Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap-
proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning
system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable
and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved
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refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail,
requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty Information
Book, located in your owner ’s information kit, for
further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un-
der high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or
damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any
repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condition-
ing components. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluo-
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance with
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About Your Brakes........................ .548
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .332
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............512
Additives, Fuel ............................551
Adjust Down .................................52
Forward ................................52
Rearward ...............................52
Up....................................52
AirBag ................................ .258
Air Bag Operation ........................260
Air Bag Warning Light .................257, 261
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .268
Enhanced Accident Response .............273, 485
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................486
FrontAirBag .......................... .261
If Deployment Occurs .....................272
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .267
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............274
Maintenance ............................274
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............258
Side Air Bags .......................... .268
Transporting Pets ........................300
Air Bag Light .......................198, 257, 301
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......498Air Conditioner Maintenance
..................500
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ...................500
Air Conditioner System ..................... .500
Air Conditioning Filter ...................132, 501
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............130
Air Filter ............................... .498
Air Pressure Tires................................. .528
Alarm Arm The System ..........................33
Disarm The System ........................34
Security Alarm ..........................201
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................5
Android Auto ............................ .665
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................511,555
Disposal ...............................513
Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS).................214
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................202
Apple CarPlay ............................667
Ashtray .................................172
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .221
Audio Jack ...............................616
Audio Systems (Radio) .......................562
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................89
Automatic Headlights ........................96
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